Off the Record: The Real Talk Podcast - Unscripted. Unfiltered.

Allie Braswell, Jr.
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Behind every professional decision lies a story we rarely hear. Off the Record: The Real Talk Podcast invites leaders, entrepreneurs, and rising professionals to share those stories—the ones that unfold behind closed doors. These conversations are honest, personal, and purpose-driven. Whether it’s about leaving a corporate role, launching a business, navigating burnout, or chasing purpose, this is the space for unfiltered conversations about the challenges and choices shaping life decisions.

Episodes

  1. AUG 20

    Off the Record: The Real Talk Podcast - RelationSHIP Series - Episode V - Ownership

    Episode V: OWNERSHIP – Committing Time, Talent, and Treasure In this closing episode of the SHIPS Framework™ series, host Allie Braswell unpacks Ownership—the principle that brings all the others together. Ownership means showing up with your time, talent, and treasure, and holding yourself accountable for the outcomes you commit to. You’ll learn: Why ownership is essential to leadership credibility How accountability builds trust and culture Practical steps to move from involvement to investment 💭 Reflection Prompt: Where do you need to take more ownership—and what’s your first step? 📘 Get your free SHIPS Reflection Journal by commenting SHIP + your email on our Facebook page.

    31 min

  2. AUG 13

    Off the Record: The Real Talk Podcast - RelationSHIP Series - Episode IV - Sponsorship

    Episode IV: Sponsorship – Championing Others with Intention Welcome back to Off the Record: The Real Talk Podcast with Allie Braswell. In this fourth installment of our SHIPS Framework series, we’re diving deep into Sponsorship—what it is, why it matters, and how you can use your influence to open doors for others. In this episode, you’ll discover: ✅ The difference between mentorship and sponsorship ✅ Why intentional advocacy changes lives and organizations ✅ How to identify who to sponsor—and how to sponsor them effectively ✅ Real-world stories of doors being opened through purposeful support   💭 Reflection Prompt: Who are you actively sponsoring—and who’s advocating for you? 📘 Get Your Free SHIPS Reflection Journal Comment SHIP + your email on the Off the Record: The Real Talk Podcast Facebook page, and we’ll send you your copy. #OfftheRecord #TheRealTalk #Leadership #Sponsorship #SHIPSFramework #Podcast #ProfessionalGrowth #AllieBraswell #BraswellGroup #EngageInvestGrow

    30 min

  3. AUG 6 · VIDEO

    Off the Record: The Real Talk Podcast - RelationSHIP Series - Episode III - Partnership

    🎙️ Episode 3: PARTNERSHIP – Walking Together with Shared Purpose Guest: Cheddy Matthews This week on Off the Record: The Real Talk Podcast, Allie Braswell and transformational coach Cheddy Matthews explore what it means to build meaningful partnerships. They discuss the 3 Cs of successful collaboration—Clarity, Communication, and Commitment—and how purpose-driven partnerships can drive both personal and organizational success. 📘 Reflection Prompt: What does a successful partnership look like for you—and how do you ensure both sides grow? 🎁 Want the SHIPS Reflection Journal? Comment SHIP + your email on our Facebook page to get your free copy. #Partnership #Leadership #Podcast #SHIPSFramework #AllieBraswell #BraswellGlobal #CheddyMatthews

    40 min

  4. JUL 30

    Off the Record: The Real Talk Podcast - RelationSHIP Seriers - Episode II - Scholarship

    Off the Record: The Real Talk Podcast – Relationship -  SHIPS Framework Series Welcome to Episode 2 of our Relationship - SHIPS Framework™ series, based on the book Engage Invest Grow! by Allie Braswell. In this episode, we take a deep dive into Scholarship—not the kind you apply for, but the kind that challenges you to grow through understanding. Allie explores how leaders and individuals must be committed to continuous learning, cultural humility, and emotional intelligence. Because real growth happens when we’re willing to unlearn, listen deeper, and expand our lens. What You'll Learn in This Episode: Why scholarship is about curiosity, not credentials How learning about people—not just processes—transforms leadership The difference between knowing and understanding How to build a culture of learning in your organization A personal story about how scholarship shaped Allie's leadership journey  Subscribe so you never miss an episode! 🎧 Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and all major platforms. 📚 Learn more at https://braswellglobal.com 📖 Get the book: Engage Invest Grow! by Allie Braswell #OffTheRecordPodcast #Scholarship #LeadershipDevelopment #SHIPSFramework #CulturalHumility #PodcastSeries #RealTalk #AllieBraswell #BraswellGlobal #BraswellGroup #MagicMakersGroup #TheReal Talk

    31 min

  5. JUL 23

    Off the Record: The Real Talk Podcast - SHIP Series - Episode I - Relationships

    🎙️ Episode 1: RELATIONSHIP – The Foundation of Trust and Transparency Off the Record: The Real Talk Podcast | SHIPS Framework Series Welcome to the first episode in our new five-part series: Mastering Relationships with the SHIPS Framework—inspired by the principles in Allie Braswell’s book Engage Invest Grow! In this episode, Allie dives into the first and most foundational element: RELATIONSHIP. Discover how intentional relationships built on trust, transparency, and reliability can transform your leadership, business, and life. Allie shares personal stories, leadership insights, and a powerful reflection to help you re-engage and realign your most important connections. 📝 Download the FREE Reflection Journal: 📩 Want a copy? Comment SHIP + your email on the Off the Record: The Real Talk Podcast Facebook page, and we’ll send it to you! 🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for future episodes on Scholarship, Partnership, Sponsorship, and Ownership. 📚 Learn more about the SHIPS Framework: https://a.co/d/4RpkhUy 🌐 Visit: https://braswellglobal.com #OffTheRecordPodcast #SHIPSFramework #RelationshipGoals #Leadership #PersonalGrowth #RealTalk #AllieBraswell #EngageInvestGrow

    29 min

  6. JUL 16

    Off the Record: The Real Talk Podcast - Final Episode - The Pivot is Personal

    In this solo finale, Allie brings together the bold moments, raw truths, and powerful lessons from the Pivots in Life & Career Series. Reflecting on the four transformative episodes - from purpose-drive pivots to redefining stability - Allie explores how every meaningful shift begins within.

    26 min

  7. JUL 9

    Off the Record: The Real Talk Podcast - Episode IV- Redefining Stability

    Off the Record: The Real Talk Podcast - "Redefining Stability — Is Comfort Holding You Hostage?" What happens when the job that looks like success starts feeling like a cage? In this episode of Off the Record: The Real Talk Podcast, I sit down with world-renowned artivist Nikkolas Smith — a former Disney Imagineer who left comfort behind to become a powerful voice for justice and change. His work has been featured in TIMES Magazine, and he is a New Your Times #1 Best Selling Picture Book Illustrator for his incredible work on the 1619 Project: Born on the Water. Nikkolas, an artivist, is known around the world not just as an artist — but as an artivist — using digital painting to amplify messages of racial justice, resistance, and hope. Listen in now to learn more!  We talk about: 🔹 Leaving the safety of corporate life 🔹 Finding your voice through art and advocacy 🔹 Choosing purpose over predictability 🔹 The real cost — and real reward — of a meaningful pivot If you’ve been sitting in a space that no longer serves who you’re becoming, this episode is your wake-up call. 🎧 Listen now and reflect: What are you calling stability that might actually be stagnation?

    36 min

  8. JUL 2

    Off the Record: The Real Talk Podcast - Episode III: Pivoting with Uncertainty

    In Episode III of Off the Record, we’re talking about the courage to move forward when clarity is foggy, and guarantees are few. Pivoting in your career or life isn't always about knowing — it's about trusting. We’ll explore how to lead yourself through ambiguity, prepare for uncertainty, and stay focused on purpose when the path isn’t perfectly lit. This episode is a guide for anyone facing a crossroads.

    31 min

  9. JUN 25

    Off the Record: The Real Talk Podcast - Episode II "Pivots and Paycuts"

    In this episode, we sit down with a trailblazer, Janina Hogans, MHA, MPM, who made the tough — and inspiring — decision to pivot her career for the sake of educational growth. When a salaried opportunity wasn’t available through a major global health organization, she didn’t stall — she shifted. Today, we unpack what it takes to bet on yourself, even when it means giving up financial security to follow purpose.

    33 min

  10. JUN 18

    Off the Record: The Real Talk Podcast - Episode I "The Power of the Pivot"

    "The Power of the Pivot – When Change Isn’t Optional", I dive into how to recognize when it’s time to make a shift — in life, career, or business — and how to do it with purpose and courage. If you’ve ever felt stuck or uncertain about what’s next, this one is for you. This podcast is about REAL conversations — the kind that don’t always happen in the boardroom but shape the way we lead and live. It’s raw. It’s practical. And it’s unapologetically human.

    28 min

  11. JUN 10

    Off the Road: The Real Talk Podcast Introduction

    "Welcome to Off the Record: The Real Talk Podcast. I’m your host, Allie Braswell. This is the space where leaders, changemakers, and ambitious professionals come to share what they really think—behind the titles, beyond the press releases, and off the record. This is the introduction with the first episode releasing on June 18, 2025 at 6:00PM.

    2 min
  • 11 Episodes

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Behind every professional decision lies a story we rarely hear. Off the Record: The Real Talk Podcast invites leaders, entrepreneurs, and rising professionals to share those stories—the ones that unfold behind closed doors. These conversations are honest, personal, and purpose-driven. Whether it’s about leaving a corporate role, launching a business, navigating burnout, or chasing purpose, this is the space for unfiltered conversations about the challenges and choices shaping life decisions.

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